Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM) has inaugurated an ultra-modern and intelligent grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) system at its secretariate. The PV system, which has the capacity to power the entire secretariat during working hours, has an installed capacity of 84kWp and was constructed at a total cost of USD 122,316.35. At peak conditions, the system has the capacity to generate 111,000 kWh, and its use has reduced the Chamber’s consumption of electricity from the national grid by nearly 75 per cent. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Tuesday April 4, 2023, the CEO of the Chamber, Dr. Sulemanu Koney, noted that the investment represents the Chamber’s commitment to promoting sustainable energy and reducing its carbon footprint as embodied in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 and further symbolizes the mining industry’s transition from reliance on fossil-based energy to cleaner alternatives. This system is about more than just reducing our carbon footprint. It is also ...